The 2025 Most Valuable Student scholarship is open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens. The 500 four-year scholarships are awarded based on academics, service, leadership and financial need.
Every Top 20 MVS scholar will receive a $30,000 scholarship and an invitation to Chicago to participate in the MVS Leadership Weekend April 30-May 3, 2026. The remaining 480 runners-up will receive $4,000 scholarships ($1000 per year). Spread the word to the high school seniors in your life to apply by November 12, 2025. Learn more about the MVS contest and find the application link by clicking on the banner above.
** IMPORTANT INFO FOR APPLICANTS: You must select a
local Elks Lodge on the application. It is the Edgewater Park Elks #2550. ***